Nursing A.A.S. Admissions

Steps to apply to the Nursing A.A.S. program

Nursing applications for Jamestown Community College completed by December 1 may be considered for early acceptance by the review committee. All other applications will be considered for acceptance beginning on February 3 and will continue to be reviewed until the program is full.

The Nursing application for Fall 2026 will open in early November.

Study timeline

The Nursing A.A.S. program is designed for full- or part-time study, and may be completed in a minimum of two academic years of full-time study. The four-semester sequence of nursing courses, which begins each fall semester, must be completed sequentially. Students who desire part-time study may complete the general degree requirements before seeking admission to the program.

Before you start the application

Please attend one of our Nursing A.A.S. information sessions to learn about the program requirements and steps to apply.

1. Apply to JCC

Complete the general admission application process to JCC. If you are a current JCC student, skip to step 2.

  • All official transcripts, high school equivalency diplomas/scores, college and/or military transcripts must be submitted to Admissions to process your application.
  • All Nursing A.A.S. applicants will be initially accepted as Individual Studies majors as a nursing candidate.

2. Review eligibility requirements

Eligibility Requirements for All Applicants
  • Completion of and passing grade in high school or college chemistry
  • Eligibility for placement in ENG 1510 without supports
  • Eligibility for placement in MAT 1500
  • Completion of TEAS exam
  • Must be 18 years of age by June 1 of the intended graduation year to be eligible to take the NCLEX exam for licensure as a registered nurse
  • Must meet GPA/grade requirement
GPA & Grade Requirements

High school students and graduates: GPA of 85% or higher in high school courses. Includes:

  • Current high school students (with or without dual enroll credits)
  • High school graduates with no prior college experience
  • High school equivalency (GED/TASC) recipients will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis

College students: college GPA of 2.5 or higher. Includes:

  • Current or returning JCC students
  • Transfer students from other colleges
  • If applicant has more than one college GPA, JCC Admissions will calculate a combined GPA to be used for eligibility purposes

If a student does not meet these requirements, they may still complete general education courses required for the Nursing program during the first year of study at JCC, and then apply to the Nursing program once eligibility is met.

Nursing Admission Rubric

An admission rubric may be applied to applicants based upon eligibility criteria, previous education, and TEAS score.

Criteria and points for nursing program applicants
Criteria Description Score/Points
Previous education Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse 1
TEAS score Developmental 0
TEAS score Basic 1
TEAS score Proficient 3
TEAS score Advanced 6
TEAS score Exemplary 9

Meeting the criteria does not guarantee admission into the nursing program. A greater score on the admission rubric improves the applicant’s chances of being selected. Violations of the Academic Integrity or Student Conduct policies in JCC’s Constitution of the Student Body, or any violations of equivalent policies at other postsecondary institutions, shall also be considered as a factor in the admissions decision.

3. Complete the TEAS exam

All students who meet the eligibility requirements will need to take the TEAS nursing admittance entrance exam and submit scores to JCC. Scores will be reviewed regularly starting in December and will continue to be reviewed until the program is full.

  • These scores are valid for two years from the time the student takes the exam or when ATI releases a new version of the exam, whichever comes first.
  • You will have the option of sending the results to one school after completion of the exam; request them to be sent to Jamestown Community College.

The exam will be delivered and proctored in either remote or in-person modalities.

  • Cost: $120 for remote option or $87 for in-person option, payable to ATI during online registration
  • Bring your ATI logon that you created at registration when testing on campus

Jamestown Campus TEAS dates:

  • November 5, 3-7 p.m. in SHEL 124
  • November 17, 8 a.m.-noon in HULT 142
  • December 4, 3-7 p.m. in SHEL 122
  • January 6, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in SHEL 124
  • January 21, 3-7 p.m. in SHEL 124

Cattaraugus County Campus TEAS dates (all held in AHSC 114):

  • November 13, 3-7 p.m.
  • December 2, 8 a.m.-noon
  • December 10, 3-7 p.m.
  • January 7, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
  • January 14, 3-7 p.m.

4. Apply to the Nursing program

The Nursing application for Fall 2026 will open in early November.

Applications completed by December 1, including the submission of all required supplemental documents, may be considered for early acceptance by the review committee. This decision will be based on your eligibility at the time of application and your academic performance. All other applications will be considered for acceptance beginning on February 3 and will continue to be reviewed until the program is full. Decision letters will be sent via email. You can also check the status of your application by logging in to your account. Decisions will not be given over the phone.

Readmission: If you are seeking readmission to the nursing program (for semesters 1520, 2510, or 2520), complete the Nursing Readmission Application.